I posted a WTB for an Icom IC-R10 earlier today and a person identifying themselves as W1IIX replied that he had one for sale. When I asked for details, he cut and paste an ad for the same item on QRZ.com from 2003 and requested that I pay his agent via USPS Money Order at a UPS Store near W1IIX's home address in Waltham, MA.

Further research shows a listing under W1IIX's callsign on QTH.com as well.

I too have been contacted by a person that uses the call W1IIX, I am not sure if this is the same guy, but I did post a WTB a Heathkit SB-102 and he says he has one. I am so glad you guys have this forum, this may have saved me some money and the problem with trying to get it back.Again Thanks for everyone hard work.

>>> from W1IIX@htomail...I have MicroHam Keyer II and Station Master for sale in mint condition and work perfectly okay. E-mail back if you are still will to purchase them. I will be waiting to hear from you.

Thanks73.<<<

Some red flags already: (broken language, but then mine is no good either - ESOL); incomplete signature, etc etc. So I replied:

Certainly. Please provide more details, including serial numbers - mkII went through some hardware revisions..

>>>I HAVE MICROHAM DIGI KEYER II IN ORIGINAL BOX WITH SUPPLIED CD AND TWO CABLES ONE FOR THE IC-7800 AND ONE FOR THE TS-590/2000 ETC PLUS STATION MASTER. SN 1559. AM ASKING $300 PLUS SHIPPING TO YOU. WHAT'S YOUR FULL SHIPPING ADDRESS. I WILL ACCEPT USPS MO.

THANKS73.<<<

All CAPS, price is way too low- $300 for mkeyer alone is a v.good deal. But then bells are ringing all the time.. So i replied pointing on mismatch in what I need..

Sorry, I do not need digi keyer, only either mkeyerII or MK2R+.

Still interested in Station master. When was it purchased ?

shipping to 2xxxx.

>>>Okay, i will ship mkeyerII and Station master to you. it was purchased Dec 2012. I will ship for $300 to 25427. what;s your complete shipping address.<<<

somehow magically digi keyer transormed to mkeyer. Danger Will Robinson, with the price in realm of magic.. Let's call the bluff. I replied: ---I can pick it in person, I will be in your neighbourhood next week. Will need to test it in your shack first - what will be good time to visit you ? ---

and deep silence. No reply at all..

Looks like someone created an hotmail address with a call sign, and tries to scam from WTB ads.

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